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PAGE 14 THE CATHOLIC WEEK JANUARY 24, 2025 WHAT THEY’RE SAYING: "We embrace the opportunity for a Catholic school education as it reinforces the beliefs and values learned in our church. Additionally, through its focus on ethical behavior and moral teachings. Catholic education has helped shape our children into respectful, compassionate and socially responsible individuals." Becky Barritt, parent St. John Catholic Montessori School is a blessing to our family! Having teachers and administration that are actively helping us integrate our Catholic values into our children’s every-day social and academic lives is valuable. Our entire family has built strong relationships in the parish community through the school. My pre-K4 and kindergarten age daughters are both thriving at SJCMS and we are so glad we chose Catholic school for our family! AnaliseWilliams, parent SPOTLIGHT ON: Established in 2011, St. John Catholic Montessori School continues to inspire a lifelong love for learning in a safe, creative and spiritual environment. We provide good learning conditions that nurture the whole child in all areas: social, emotional, intellectual, physical, creative and spiritual. Ages 3 through 6 preschool to kindergarten 334-347-0413 ST. JOHN CATHOLIC MONTESSORI SCHOOL 123 Heath Street, Enterprise AL 36330 saintjohnmontessori.com WHAT THEY’RE SAYING: "As a former student of St. Mary’s Catholic School, I’m honored to return home and share my passion for Catholic education. I am hoping to pass on the same faith, knowledge and values that shaped my life and continue to inspire the next generation." Catherine Repoll, alumna & St. Mary's fifth-grade teacher "St. Mary’s is more than just a school, it is more than just a church, it is the parish in which our family belongs. Being a part of it, as well as offering our lives back to the St. Mary’s community, has provided us with a strong foundation where we have chosen to build a lifetime of faith, education and family." Luke Dyas, St. Mary's parent & parishioner SPOTLIGHT ON: St. Mary's Catholic School focuses on the development of the whole child, meeting aca- demic, spiritual, social and emotional needs of our students. We provide a diverse yet richly Catholic learning experience. Established in 1867, St. Mary's is Alabama’s oldest existing elementary school and the only elementary school in Alabama to be recognized by the National Board of Inclusion. Our alumni are top scorers on the ACT test and continue to be leaders in our community. 'Early C' (6 weeks) through 8th grade 251-433-9904 ST. MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL 107 North Lafayette Street, Mobile AL 36604 stmarymobile.org WHAT THEY’RE SAYING: “In addition to the personal and spiritual growth we’ve witnessed this year, we have seen a tremendous amount of academic progress that is reflected in our son’s classwork and standardized test scores. We are grateful for all that the teachers do to assist our son through the challenges of middle school and prepare him for the next chapter of his academic career.” Jeff & Kelly McCarron “St. Ignatius is giving our children a daily walk with God. The academics, athletics, resources, facilities, extracurricular activities, etc., are all important, wonderful blessings, but they can be found anywhere. What cannot be found everywhere is what I experienced today with my daughter during the sacrament of Mass. I watched her turn her head to look up at the choir as she heard older students singing Let Me Tell You ‘Bout My Jesus, and I could see in her little face that she felt it, what I was feeling, and that feeling was the pres- ence of God. She gets to experience that on a daily basis because she goes to St. Ignatius.” Virginia Drago Kinnier SPOTLIGHT ON: St. Ignatius forms leaders in mind, body & spirit by focusing on forming the whole child through challenging academics, dynamic leadership opportunities and a focus on character development. In the words of St. Ignatius of Loyola, students are encouraged to “Go forth and set the world on fire.” ELC (4 months) through 8th grade 251-445-4020 ST. IGNATIUS CATHOLIC SCHOOL 3650 Springhill Avenue, Mobile AL 36608 school.stignatiusmobile.org